The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has passed a concurrent resolution urging Congress to dismantle the United States Department of Education. The resolution emphasizes that education is not a power delegated to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution and has historically been managed by states and local communities. It argues that the establishment of the Department of Education has led to increased federal involvement without improving academic outcomes, as evidenced by stagnating or declining student performance in reading and math. The resolution highlights the burdens imposed on states by federal regulations and spending, advocating for a return of educational authority to state and local governments, which are deemed more accountable to families and taxpayers.

Furthermore, the resolution outlines a plan for Ohio to regain control over its K-12 education system by collaborating with various state agencies and establishing a task force to create a comprehensive strategy. This plan would include statutory changes, requests for waivers or block grants from the federal government, and identification of federal mandates that Ohio intends to decline. The resolution also calls for an inventory of federal education programs administered by the state and a review of state statutes referencing federal education laws. Ultimately, the Ohio General Assembly aims to work with other states to negotiate with the federal government to expedite the return of educational authority to the states.